
It is always a refreshing break from the Magic Kingdom. Can’t some Norwegian culture just be incorporated into the ride, to make everyone happy? I love Epcot. My daughter is a big fan of Frozen, so I know she will enjoy the new ride. I look forward to this attraction, it is something new and exciting, and hey, it may alleviate some of the lines during Food & Wine! I am excited to see what technologies have been leveraged to bring this to life and I am hoping there is a ton of Olaf and Sven in the attraction as well. I mean, Imagination and Universe of Energy…please…these need to be focused on badly. Hopefully, once Frozen is complete, some other attractions could get some much needed overall. Epcot was never even supposed to have characters in it to begin with! Imagine if it was like that today, the park would be very boring. Would I have liked to have seen more attention to different titles like Wreck-It-Ralph & Tangled (restrooms do not count), ABSOLUTELY! But fact is, Frozen is a cash cow and Disney needs to jump on it while it is still hot. Personally, I like Frozen…I do not think it is the best nor the worst franchise. Not to mention, Walt himself proposed ideas for an attraction based around the story of the Snow Queen. I would hope that even though the attraction will be heavily based on the fictional world of Frozen, there would be a way to incoporate the culture of the pavilion by showing where Frozen’s inspiration originated from. It is real easy to troll (haha get it?…Frozen?…troll?) and hate on a Frozen attraction, but it is a very strategic move on Disney’s part. We’ll have more updates to share in the future, so keep checking for details right here on the Disney Parks Blog. The Norway Pavilion’s exterior will be expanded with many unique Norwegian architectural features and the interior design of the “Royal Sommerhus” will reflect the cultural arts and crafts of Norway, providing a charming setting for guests to meet Elsa and Anna. Of course, favorite “Frozen” characters, including the Snowgies from the animated short “Frozen Fever,” will be part of this new attraction, along with the spectacular sights inspired by the film. They will also visit Elsa’s Ice Palace and the ice-blue world of the North Mountain along with other locations before returning to the Bay of Arendelle. Guests will be transported to the Winter in Summer Celebration where Queen Elsa embraces her magical powers and creates a winter-in-summer day for the entire kingdom. The fantastic Disney storytelling combined with new technology and favorite moments and music from the film will make guests feel like they stepped into the magical world of “Frozen.” “Frozen Ever After,” is an adventure fit for the entire family that will take guests through the kingdom of Arendelle. We first told you about our plans for a “Frozen” attraction in Epcot last fall and today, we’re thrilled to share a first look at what’s coming when it opens in 2016. The story of “ Frozen” has swept the hearts of people around the world, and we have been busy bringing it to life in our parks - from royal greetings with Anna and Elsa to sing-alongs to special screenings of the animated short “ Frozen Fever.”
